Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards; works in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-ordinates the care of patients; provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitors responses to treatment and care plan; promotes health and assists in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities; answers questions and provides information to patients and families about treatment and care; supervises and co-ordinates the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers.

• Works indoors in private and public hospitals and aged care facilities.
• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained and hygienic workspaces.

• Light to heavy physical demand.
• Sits occasionally during patient briefings, writing reports and at staff meetings.
• Stands and walks frequently to monitor and examine patients, gather and use equipment, medications and deliver other medical interventions.
• Lifting up to a heavy demand will be required when moving patients to carry out nursing procedures.
• Occasional bending, squatting, crouching, stretching, twisting and reaching may be required when carrying out nursing procedures.
• Frequent contact with body fluid and materials will necessitate the use of protective clothing and gloves and safety procedures will be adhered to.
• Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements will be necessary when using computers and writing notes.
• There will be frequent use of surgical and medical equipment and materials including medicines, medical instruments, blood pressure and temperature taking equipment, medical dressings and sterilising equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with nursing, observation, evaluation, assessment, communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification, Registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate is required (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
• In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.
• Frequently works shifts.